There are moments in cinema when the character and actor are irrevocably linked– to think of one is to think of the other, to the point that the line is blurred between both. One such pair is Spock and Leonard Nimoy, and, after his death, it was inevitable that the documentary about Nimoy would also be a documentary about Spock. For the Love of Spock is the first of two Nimoy documentaries, made by his son Adam, and it’s a lovely tribute to the iconic sci-fi legend that shifted the entire genre and the fan culture that emerged, but it was also a personal film where the family reckons with the fame that occurred as a result. Superfans might not learn that much about Spock (some of them are interviewed in the film), but For the Love of Spock is an excellent profile, even if it’s not as objective and logical as the character itself.
"A lively, often hilarious collection of talking heads that includes fans and actors from the original and current incarnations of Star Trek."
— Odie Henderson
The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam.
After iconic actor Leonard Nimoy dies from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), his son Adam brings together his family, the Star Trek cast, and prominent media personalities to reflect on his life and his iconic portrayal of the famous half-Vulcan Spock.
It really felt like it was made for the fans with its warm and affectionate approach.
Rest in peace, Leonard Nimoy.
